A preamble is a preliminary statement that introduces a constitution. A preamble normally carries the major historical legacies and challenges of a nation and its values and aspirations.
Talking Points/Key Questions
a) What are the legacies, values and aspirations that should be carried in the preamble?
b) In dealing with our historical legacies, should the preamble single out sections of our society or should it identify our legacies as collective endeavours?
c) Should the constitution recognize post-independence internal challenges and conflicts?